Ghosts of Kampala

by George Ivan Smith

Genres: History, Uganda

208 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 1980

Reviews

[Liz · Rating 3 out of 5]

A relatively short and somewhat impressionistic history of the Amin years in Uganda. Well written and not sensationalist; based greatly on interviews with people in Uganda shortly after Amin was overthrown, and government documents the author had access to. Limited in scope but still of interest.

[Lindsey Wallis · Rating 2 out of 5]

While the writing is drier than northern Uganda it does provide interesting context for the Idi Amin years and is a worthwhile read for those who want an understanding of that period in uganda's history.

[Bettie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read, and watched the film years later. The book was better.